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Behind The Lens episode 212: ‘Industry spin has become reality’

Nick Chrastil on the city's work to find $22 million for controversial Phase III jail construction. Sara Sneath on LNG export terminals belching more pollution than estimated.
by Carolyne Heldman

This week on Behind The Lens, the city identifies $22 million to cover cost increases in the controversial Phase III jail construction. And LNG export terminals are belching more pollution than estimated.

Our guests this week are investigative climate reporter Sara Sneath, Lens reporter Nick Chrastil and managing editor Katy Reckdahl. 

Theme music by Podington Bear. Additional music Trickledown by Podington Bear soundofpicture.com. 

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Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman has been in media for 35 years, most recently as Executive Director at an NPR member station in Colorado where she was responsible for new multi-platform content initiatives, strategic planning, research, branding, and non-traditional revenue generation. During her tenure she also created and launched four weekly news, public affairs and cultural affairs programs and monthly live Town Hall broadcasts. Heldman moved to New Orleans last summer with her husband and canine companion and they live happily in The Marigny.

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